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Ministry of Defence
Online admission to Sainik School Kazhakootam begins
Sainik School, Kazhakootam invites applications for admission to Class VI  & IX  for the academic year 2022-23. The tentative vacancy for Class VI is 75 Boys and 10 Girls and for Class IX is 10, which is reserved for other State Boys only. The age limit for Class VI is between 10 and 12 years and for Class IX is between 13 and 15 as on 30.03.2022. For Class IX, the candidates should have passed class VIII from a recognized school. The Admission for Girls is only to Class 6. The Date of Entrance Examination is 03 January 2022. The last date for submitting online application is 26 October 2021. For details visit www.sainikschooltvm.nic.in or https://aissee.nta.nic.in
The admissions will be made strictly in accordance with the merit in the Entrance Examination, Interview and Medical fitness of candidates. The school has not deputed any individual/organisation/institution for admission related coaching/training.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI releases key findings and observations on Market Study on Pharmaceuticals Sector in India
The Competition Commission of India  has released here today a report titled ‘Market Study on the Pharmaceutical Sector in India: Key Findings and Observations’ .
The report may be accessed at:
http://cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/whats_newdocument/Market-Study-on-the--Pharmaceutical--Sector-in-India.pdf
With the overarching objective of understanding the factors that influence price competition in the pharmaceutical sector, the study focused on the specific realms of pharmaceutical distribution and the role of trade associations therein, trade margins, online pharmacies and the prevalence of branded generic drugs in India and its implications for competition. Since the pharmaceutical sector is a regulated sector, the study also attempted to explore the areas of interface between regulation and competition with a view to ascertain the CCI’s advocacy priorities.
The report summarises the main findings and the CCI’s observations based on the study. It is expected that the insights gained from the market study will inform and contribute significantly to the design of the pharma market in India to help attain the objective of affordable medicines for all.
Vice President's Secretariat
We need to focus on Women’s issues: Vice President
Receives first copy of Book ‘Journey of Women Law Reforms and The Law Commission of India – Some Insights’
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that we need to focus on women’s issues in the country. He was receiving the first copy of the Book ‘Journey of Women Law Reforms and The Law Commission of India – Some Insights’, from the Author former Joint Secretary, Law Commission of Indika, Dr. Pavan Sharma, here today.
The Vice President said that the author has made an excellent analysis and more such studies can help focus nation’s attention to important areas like matrimonial laws, property laws, laws relating to inheritance, succession, guardianship as well as NRI marriages and issues of sexual violence. He hoped that this book will inspire many more experts to focus on women’s issues in the next few years.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 112.97 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload stands at 1,30,793; lowest in 525 days
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.38%; Lowest since March 2020
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.27%; Highest since March 2020
- 11,971 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,38,61,756
- 8,865 new cases in the last 24 hours; lowest in 287 days
- Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 43 days
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 53 days
- 62.57 cr Total Tests conducted so far
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Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Shri Pralhad Joshi Reviews Preparedness of various Ministries in wake of ensuing Monsoon Session of Parliament
The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal & Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi chaired a meeting of Secretaries and Senior Officers of various Ministries/Departments to assess the preparedness of Legislative and other items of Government Business for the ensuing Monsoon Session,2023 of Parliament here today.
The Minister of State  for the Ministry of Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal along with the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of State of External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan were also present. Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs conducted the meeting.
The focus of the meeting was on repeal and re-enactment of pre-Constitution Acts according to present scenario as well as on Legislations concerning public welfare.
While concluding the meeting, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs stated that all the procedural formalities in respect of Bills to be brought during the Session be completed on priority basis.
Prime Minister's Office
PM invites students, parents and teachers to take part in activities relating to Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has invited students, their parents and teachers to take part in interesting activities relating to Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023. The Prime Minister emphasised the need to collectively work towards creating a stress-free environment for our students.
Quoting a tweet by the Ministry of Education, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“I call upon all Exam Warriors, their parents and teachers to take part in these interesting activities relating to Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023. Let us collectively work towards creating a stress-free environment for our students. #PPC2023”
Ministry of Women and Child Development
AIMS and Objectives of ICDS Scheme
Anganwadi Services  is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by States/UTs with the following objectives:-
- To improve the nutritional and health status of children in the age-group of 0-6 years;
- To lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child;
- To reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition and school dropouts;
- To achieve effective co-ordination of policy and implementation amongst the various departments to promote child development; and
- To enhance the capability of the mother to look after the normal health and nutritional needs of the child through proper nutrition and health education.
Under Anganwadi Services, a package of six services, namely,  Supplementary Nutrition;  Pre-school Non-formal Education;  Nutrition & Health Education;  Immunization;  Health Check-up; and  Referral Services has been provided to all eligible beneficiaries, namely, children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers through the platform of Anganwadi Centres across the country. Three of the services viz. Immunization, Health Check-up and Referral Services are related to health and are provided through NRHM & Public Health Infrastructure.
Details of funds released and utilized for the last three years and current year by States/UT's is at Annexure-I. Details of the number of beneficiaries covered under the Scheme during last three years and current year are given below:
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Financial Year
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Children

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Pregnant Women & Lactating mothers
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TOTAL
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2018-19
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70374122
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17186549
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87560671
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2019-20
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68630173
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16874975
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85505148
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2020-21
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67509696
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15673127
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83182823
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2021-22|
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73691025
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16925928
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90616953

From time to time Government has taken many steps for strengthening Anganwadi Services. These include revision of cost norms of supplementary nutrition, provision of construction of Anganwadi Centres under Convergence with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme , provision of drinking water and sanitation facilities under Swacchta Action Plan  etc. There have been sustained engagements with State Governments for review and improvement including recent interactions to discuss different implementation related issues to strengthen services. Further, streamlined guidelines were issued on 13.01.2021, covering several aspects such as quality assurance, roles and responsibilities of duty holders, procedure for procurement, integrating AYUSH concepts and Data management and monitoring through “Poshan Tracker” for transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of Supplementary Nutrition has been issued.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Click here to see Annexure
Prime Minister's Office
Demonetisation helped to reduce black money, increase tax compliance and given a boost to transparency: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said "Demonetisation has helped reduce black money, increase tax compliance and formalization and given a boost to transparency.
The Prime Minister also said "These outcomes have been greatly beneficial towards national progress."
Ministry of Steel
Capacity Expansion of Steel Authority of India Ltd.
The current crude steel production capacity of Steel Authority of India Ltd. is 20.63 Million Tonne per annum. In line with the envisaged enhancement of crude steel production to 300 Million Tonne by 2030, SAIL has planned to raise their crude steel production capacity to 35 Million Tonne per annum by 2030-31.
The proposed scale of indicative investment by SAIL to reach the capacity of around 35 Million Tonnes per annum of crude steel will be around Rs 1,10,000 crore.
The projects for expansion of capacity for SAIL are financed through a combination of debt and equity which is normally in the ratio of 1:1. The project planning has to go through the preparatory stage before arriving the stage of execution, where the expenditure is incurred. Since these projects are at preparatory stage, expenditure towards execution of these projects has not incurred.
The land bank study is in progress. However, preliminary study indicates availability of land for the expansion project envisaged in the first phase.
The intent of New Public Sector Enterprise  Policy is to minimize the presence of Government in the Public Sector Enterprises . To make available newer investment opportunities for private sector so as to allow infusion of private capital, technology, innovation and best management practices, allowing public sector to take over/bid for another public sector identified for disinvestment will defeat the purpose.
Therefore, it is not possible for SAIL to participate in the bid to acquire RINL.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurates revamped Sports Coaching Diploma course in NSNIS Patiala, says government wants to create better job facilities for sportspersons
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju formally inaugurated the redesigned diploma course in Sports Coaching at the Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports  Patiala on Friday. The virtual session took place in the presence of Shri Sandip Pradhan, Director-General, Sports Authority of India, Shri Pushpendra Garg, High Performance Director, SAI, Col R Bishnoi, Senior Executive Director , SAI Patiala and several athletes across the country. This is the first time that direct admission has been given to eminent sportspersons to the course. As many as 34 elite sportspersons have joined the course, and will be part of India's coaching ecosystem next year.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Shri. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports said, "NSNIS Patiala is one of the premier sports institutes in the country. A diploma course from the SAI institutes gives you enormous credibility and we can proudly say that he or she is a SAI coach. The diploma course to be taken by the 58th batch is a wonderful opportunity to add lots of values to the sports ecosystem and also become established coaches. We are working to enhance the value and dignity of sportspersons and those who are connected with sports and creating better job facilities and economic well-being."
The Sports Minister also added that he hopes the former sportspersons of the country come forward to give back to the next generation of athletes. “We invite all former players and engage them in our talent scouting process and coaching. We as a government are sensitive to the need of those in the field,” Shri Rijiju said.
The 27th Academic Council of SAI, in its council meeting earlier this year, had taken a key decision to bring forward a revamped diploma course in sports coaching to be made effective from the Academic Year 2020-2021. The decision was taken in keeping with the evolving structure of the global sports ecosystem and to ensure that Indian coaches are equipped to train athletes as per global standards. Wide interest from eminent sportspersons to participate in the sports coaching sector was also one of the other key reasons to redesign the course.
Wide consultations with all relevant stakeholders, including the National Sporting Federations of the sporting disciplines, were also conducted ahead of the move. This is also the first time ever that eminent sportspersons, including Olympians, have been given direct admission to the course so as to strengthen the coaching ecosystem in the country significantly.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, during the last five years viz. 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 , CBI has registered 135 cases  against various Civil Service Officers
Out of these 135 cases, Charge-sheets have been filed in 57 cases in the concerned Courts for trial
The Minister also informs that in last five years , CVC  has recommended action against 12,756 officers during First Stage Advice and 887 Officers during Second Stage Advice. Out of this, grant of sanction of prosecution was advised in respect of 719 officers
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, during the last five years viz. 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 , CBI has registered 135 cases  against various Civil Service Officers.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Jitendra Singh informed that out of these 135 cases, Charge-sheets have been filed in 57 cases in the concerned Courts for trial.
The State-wise breakup of these 135 cases registered is enclosed as Annexure-I.
The Minister also informed that in last five years , CVC  has recommended action against 12,756 officers during First Stage Advice and 887 Officers during Second Stage Advice. Out of this, grant of sanction of prosecution was advised in respect of 719 officers.
Annexure – I
State-wise Break-up of cases registered by CBI against Civil Service Officers during the last five years [2018 to 2022 & 2023 ]
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Sl. No.
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Name of the States/UTs
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Number of Cases registered
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Andhra Pradesh
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1
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Arunachal Pradesh
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1
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Assam
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4
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Bihar
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5
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Goa
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2
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-
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Gujarat
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7
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-
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Haryana
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9
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-
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Jammu &Kashmir
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10
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-
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Jharkhand
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6
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-
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Karnataka
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5
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-
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Kerala
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1
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-
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Maharashtra
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24
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-
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Manipur
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2
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-
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Meghalaya
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1
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-
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Odisha
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2
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-
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Punjab
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6
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-
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Rajasthan
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6
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-
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Tamil Nadu
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5
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-
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Telangana
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6
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-
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Uttar Pradesh
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11
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-
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West Bengal
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1
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22.
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Chandigarh
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5
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23.
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Delhi
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15
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TOTAL
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135
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skilling, re-skilling, up-skilling and industry-connect skilling necessary for achieving the vision of USD 5 trillion economy and a self-reliant India, says Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey
Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, on behalf of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi ji and his own behalf today congratulated PHD Chamber on its 115th Annual Session. He praised the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi and appreciated the extensive measures undertaken in tough COVID-times.
DrPandeysaid that Skill India is a concept that has been making a footprint, both in and outside India. He said that all our ecosystem of education and skill departments in every state and district came together to contribute with their innovative ideas during the last 7 months of the COVID pandemic.He opined for skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling, skill training centres, industry connect skilling and industry demand skilling are important for achieving the vision of a USD 5 trillion economy and making India self-reliant, going forward.
Dr. MahendraNathPandey mentioned about the importance of Atmanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping , a database to bridge the gap of demand and supply of skilled workforce across the sectors.Dr. Pandey was affirmative that PHD Chamber could play a significant role in supporting the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Government has a whole, in achieving its Skilled India mission and overall vision of high economic trajectory and self- reliant India.
With a vision to make India Skill capital of the world, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has worked towards making more than 5 crore people skilled in the country since 2014-15. Also, the Ministry signed various MOUs on skill development with different countries, worked on recognition of Indian skilled youth in the world, amplified apprenticeship programme, among others.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Model Tenancy Act aims to balance rights of tenants & landlords and create an accountable & transparent ecosystem for renting of premises in disciplined & efficient manner
Model Tenancy Act  aims to balance the rights of all types of tenant & landlords and create an accountable and transparent ecosystem for renting of premises in disciplined and efficient manner. Union Cabinet approved MTA on 2nd June, 2021 and the same was circulated by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  to all the States / Union Territories  on 7th June, 2021 for adoption by way of either enacting a fresh legislation or amending existing rental laws suitably.
All the stakeholders including States / UTs, associations of Tenants, landlords and general public were duly consulted while finalising MTA. A copy of draft MTA along with the background note in English, Hindi and various other local / vernacular languages was also uploaded on the website of MoHUA for public consultation / suggestions. Accordingly, around 5/ comments / suggestions were received from various stakeholders which were duly analysed and suitably incorporated in the final draft of MTA.
As per information available with MoHUA, the States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Assam have revised Tenancy Acts on the lines of MTA.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 105.7 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,05,78,05,425
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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12,02,54,104
More than 105.7 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 12 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Pension Adalat
Group Centre, CRPF Pallipuram will be organizing Pension Adalat for CRPF retired and dependent families for CRPF only on 29th December 2021 at 11 am for Kerala State to resolve their pending cases on Pension. The Officers from PAO Delhi and CPPC Trivandrum will also be present in the meeting to settle their issues. The Pension Adalat will be strictly conducted as per Covid-19 Protocol. The retirees who attend the meeting will bring their Pension book and other needful documents along with their application.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Lost is not a studio based film, it’s a story based on real-life events: Yami Gautam
Lost is an investigative thriller that represents a higher quest for lost values of empathy and integrity
#IFFIWood, 23 November 2022
Lost is not a studio-based film, it’s a story based on real life events. You have to jump into the story, feel every bit of the character, which resonates with our self-experience and the world around us, said Yami Gautam at a “Table Talks” session organized by PIB on the sideline of 53rd edition of International Film festival of India in Goa today.
Narrating her experience of portraying the protagonist in the film, Yami said, when such character comes to you, it becomes very challenging to perfrom. “Sometimes we feel less is more and I followed this dictum. I didn’t actually try to portray the character in the film. I was just inside the character as it is,” she added.
Yami said that sometimes people have such extreme experiences, which are difficult to express in words. “Lost is an investigative thriller, which reflects that intense personal experience”, she flagged.
Director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury said Lost highlights the issue of media integrity in a practical way.
Briefing more about the character of Yami, Aniruddha said it’s a very intense internal conflict that the character goes through. “In certain roles there are lot of dialogues and elements you need to perform, but this is not just a character, this is a conviction and commitment. You need to watch the film to find the real Yami”, he asserted.
The film was screened at IFFI today and received very good audience response.
About the Film
1.Dir: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury 
2. Yami Gautam 
3. Pankaj Kapur 
4. Tushar Pandey 
Synopsis
Inspired by true events, Lost is a story of a bright young woman crime reporter in relentless search for truth behind the sudden disappearance of a young theatre artist. An investigative thriller that represents a higher quest, a search for lost values of empathy and integrity.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM attends Ugadi celebrations hosted by former Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has attended Ugadi celebrations hosted by former Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu.
In response to a tweet by the former Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, the Prime Minister said;
"Glad to have attended Ugadi celebrations hosted by our former Vice President Shri @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu. Having known him for decades, I have seen his passion for culture and the zeal with which he marks important festivals."